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Ours To Protect - Radio Nova

Ours to Protect is a new weekly podcast hosted by Traic Ó Braonáin and Greg Gaughran from Radio Nova & Nova.ie. Each week we explore the reality of climate change and look toward a greener and more sustainable future. We feature experts, we do some myth-busting and give you tips to help you tackle climate impact of energy, travel, food waste and much more.

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05:12

Green Ocean Project (Part II)

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/04/22

On this latest episode of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, Traic once again spoke to David Lawlor from Watermark.ie and Ocean Coffee.ie on the oyster reseeding in Dublin Bay. In this chat, David explained to Traic about how the world of reseeding works, and how you can get involved in the project. Enjoy!

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05:10

Green Ocean Project

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/04/11

In a two part episode on 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, we looked at oyster receding in Dublin Bay.This project is led by David and Margarete Lawlor of Watermark.ie and Greenoceancoffee.ie. For part one, David explained to Traic about the damage caused to these oceans and seafloors. Traic chatted to David at the marina in Dun Laoghaire about why is receding needed and how it protects the bay. Enjoy!

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05:30

Diverse Garden

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/04/04

On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, we looked at ways to make your garden a much more eco-friendly place.To do this, Traic spoke to architect Paula Sharkey to get a more holistic view on what a biodiverse garden should look like. Enjoy!

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05:35

Peatlands

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/03/28

This latest edition of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, Traic had a chat with Micheál Callaghan from the Community Wetlands Forum to speak about preserving peatlands for climate change, and other environmental issues.Enjoy!

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05:43

No Planet B

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/03/21

On this latest edition of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, we looked at the ‘No Planet B’ environmental youth group in Naas, Kildare.This group encourages young people to look at ways in which they can help to save and protect their planet. They also raise awareness on important issues such as climate change, and biodiversity law. To find out more about the ‘No Planet B’ environmental youth group, Traic spoke to Niamh Fitzgibbon. Enjoy!

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05:28

Bird Song (Part III)

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/03/19

On this latest edition of ‘Ours To Protect’ on Radio Nova, Traic once again chatted to Richella Duggan on the Bird Song of a robin in the final segment of this three part feature. Enjoy!

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05:31

Gaelic Woodland Project

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/03/07

This week's edition of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, we looked at the charity, The Gaelic Woodland Project.Organised by skill sharing volunteers, this charity creates an ecologically complex patchwork of native habitats in Ireland. They have started working on a project to acquire land for a native woodland to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the famine in 2045. Traic spoke to Eoin Connerton, environmental scientist and founder of the Gaelic Woodland Project, to find out more about the

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05:30

Bird Song (Part II)

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/02/29

On the second of our three part feature on Bird Song here on 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, Traic had another chat with Bird Song expert and enthusiast, Richella Duggan to discuss the call of the wren.Richella spoke to Traic about how to recognise the sound of a wren. Enjoy!

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05:10

Building Energy Rating (BER)

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/02/22

In this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, Traic chatted to Ciaran Byrne of the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) to find out about the Building Energy Rating (BER), and what it involves.Enjoy!

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06:02

Bird Song

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/02/15

On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, Traic chatted to Bird Song expert and enthusiast Richella Duggan about the sounds of a black bird, as well as how her interest in the subject started. Enjoy!

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06:13

Repurposing Fabrics

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/02/12

On this edition of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, Traic chatted to Aaron Murphy from Ballymun's Rediscovery Centre who explained the repurposing fabric and fashion workshops, along with training that they offer. Enjoy!

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05:27

Forests

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/02/01

This latest edition of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, Traic chatted with Eoghan Connaughton the founder of volunteer group, The Gaelic Woodland Project. This group were founded in response to the lack of efficient levels of forestry for extensive agriculture to take place. For decades, farmers and private land owners have been paid to plant trees on their land, instead of intensive agriculture. Despite these grants, Ireland still falls short of targets regarding securing forest cover

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05:44

A Sustainable Way Of Living

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/01/24

On this latest episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to sustainability expert Eibhlin Fitzpatrick of the Refill Mill on how to start taking steps towards a sustainable way of living. Enjoy!

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05:20

Recycled Paint

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/01/24

On this new episode of ‘Ours To Protect’, Traic chatted to Dave Kavanagh of the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun to find out about recycled paint. This is one of several projects undertaken by the team from the centre. Enjoy!

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05:17

The Earthy Marketplace

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/01/22

This edition ‘Ours To Protect’ here on Radio Nova, we discussed online resources that can make people shop and purchase foods from the greener end of the shelves. Traic spoke to the Earthy Marketplace founder Lorna Anne Tierney to discuss her online resources, and how it can help. Enjoy!

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05:47

Domestic Recycling

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2024/01/04

For the first episode of Radio Nova's 'Ours To Protect' for 2024, sustainability expert Padraig O'Mairtin spoke to Traic about steps that can be taken to improve our domestic recycling. The father of four also revealed how his family recycles. Enjoy!

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05:52

Climate Action

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2023/12/21

On this latest edition of 'Ours To Protect' here On Radio Nova, Traic chatted with Green Party Councillor Hazel Smyth about the different ways that the public can take action amid the ongoing climate crisis. We also find out how you could get involved with environmental groups, to help take action, and make your feelings heard. Enjoy!

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06:26

Upcycling & Re-Purposing

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2023/12/20

This episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, saw Traic speak to the Director of Ballymun's Rediscovery Centre Gráinne Lambert, on what this centre has to offer, as well as the idea of upcycling and re-purposing. This involves things like bringing old fabrics, bicycles, furniture or even paint back to life. Enjoy!

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05:18

How To Enjoy A Greener Christmas

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2023/12/10

On this latest edition of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to sustainability expert Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers, to look at ways in which we can all enjoy a much more greener, eco-friendly Christmas. At Christmas, we generate 30% more waste than at any other time during the year, from remnants of turkeys, to packaging and wrapping paper. Anna Browne mentioned some tips to cut down on our waste over the festive period, and still enjoy a Merry and GREEN Christmas. Enjoy!

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05:19

Real v Fake Christmas Trees

Ours To Protect - Radio Nova ·

2023/12/04

On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, we explored the ongoing debate into fake and real Christmas trees, and which are better for the environment. Amongst many things discussed, we looked at how cutting down real trees might not quite be the environment killer, that one might have initially thought. Enjoy!

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